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deft
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deft
(adjective)
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deft
/
ˈ
dɛft/
adjective
defter
;
deftest
deft
/
ˈ
dɛft/
adjective
defter
;
deftest
Learner's definition of DEFT
[
or more deft; most deft
]
1
:
skillful and clever
a
deft
politician
The photographer is known for her
deft
use of lighting.
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2
:
able to do something quickly and accurately
the trumpeter's
deft
fingers
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— deftly
adverb
a
deftly
played symphony
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— deftness
/
ˈ
dɛftnəs/
noun
[
noncount
]
political
deftness
the
deftness
of the surgeon
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